Taken from class handouts; this text is designed to be used by the student to supplement practice when not in class.
4 seperate Shugendo Yoga sessions are includes; depression, anxiety, pain,... More > insomnia. Also discussed are mala's, singing bowls, mudra's mantra's, asana's, chi kung, meditation/prayer, as well as an introduction to the mother art of Kosho Hoho Yooga.< Less

The white-clad wandering Japanese Yamabushi monks are mysterious, mystical figures, Known for their magical abilities and contact with supernatural spirits and deities. Far away from civilization... More > they practice their methods of training called Shugendo (magical powers through trial). These secret methods of spiritual attainment involves meditation training, sutras, pilgrimage and hardships that most mortals couldn’t bear. Standing under freezing waterfalls, walking on hot coals, fasting for days on end, learning to overcome the pain of chili and mustard smoke in confined spaces. The monks are known for amazing feats such as being able to sit in a cauldron of boiling water, run up ladders made of sword blades and being able to spend up to 7 days without food or water, or walk for 1000 days without a rest. They are said to be able to travel in the spirit to different realms. The Yamabushi live in total harmony with nature and with the spirits of nature called Kami.< Less

The white-clad wandering Japanese Yamabushi monks are mysterious, mystical figures, Known for their magical abilities and contact with supernatural spirits and deities. Far away from civilization... More > they practice their methods of training called Shugendo (magical powers through trial). These secret methods of spiritual attainment involves meditation training, sutras, pilgrimage and hardships that most mortals couldn’t bear. Standing under freezing waterfalls, walking on hot coals, fasting for days on end, learning to overcome the pain of chili and mustard smoke in confined spaces. The monks are known for amazing feats such as being able to sit in a cauldron of boiling water, run up ladders made of sword blades and being able to spend up to 7 days without food or water, or walk for 1000 days without a rest. They are said to be able to travel in the spirit to different realms. The Yamabushi live in total harmony with nature and with the spirits of nature called Kami.< Less

Ever thought of being an assassin?
The captivating story about a boy named Hiroo starts with questioning who his dad really is. When he strives for the answers, his dad is not so sure he can manage... More > having to deal with the truth, so he does whatever it takes to protect his son from the dangers of the Shugendo way of life.
Eventually Hiroo finds his own way into the art of Shugendo and becomes a full fledged Genja and is given the name Talon. Once he becomes trained in the humble way of Shugendo he also becomes a master of disguise and deception. Meanwhile, a shadowing peer named Arc forces his way into Shugendo and carries out his own selfish agenda by joining with a rival ninja clan and pushing the boundaries between revenge and bloodlust.< Less

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Take a ride through the dark history of Shugendo as this story takes you deep within the depths of secret ninja clan origins and secrets that have been withheld for ages. NINJA... More > is a short story created by the aspiring author, Chance Trahan.
The captivating story about a boy named Hiroo starts with questioning who his dad really is. When he strives for the answers, his dad is not so sure he can manage having to deal with the truth, so he does whatever it takes to protect his son from the dangers of the Shugendo way of life. Eventually Hiroo finds his own way into the art of Shugendo and becomes a full fledged Genja and is given the name Talon. Once he becomes trained in the humble way of Shugendo he also becomes a master of disguise and deception. Meanwhile, a shadowing peer named Arc forces his way into Shugendo and carries out his own selfish agenda by joining with a rival ninja clan and pushing the boundaries between revenge and bloodlust.< Less

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